Tin Wreath
Why tin??
Tin, by definition can be regarded as worthless or counterfeit. It is also
often used to plate or coat other metals (Webster).
# is desparately searching for someone whom he can admire, someone to place
a laurel wreath upon, a hero.
By offering a "tin wreath," it is clear that # doesn't believe
that anyone exists who is deserving of laurels.
Only an imitation of a laurel wreath will suffice for, at best, an
imitation of a hero.